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Nokia to replace Huawei in UK 5G networks

Nokia has extended its long-term strategic relationship with BT into the 5G arena, following its selection as a 5G RAN vendor for the UK operator. As part of the deal, which will make Nokia BT’s largest equipment provider, Nokia will provide equipment and services at BT radio sites across the UK

Connected UK BT Group 5G

·5 years ago

Google to require In-App purchases are made via Google Payments

Google is to tighten control over the implementation of payment rules for purchases in Android applications. Next week, updated guidelines will be released to clarify the company’s requirements for using its payment system for subscriptions and in-app purchases.

Developers

·5 years ago

Nokia 8.3 5G now available to pre-order on O2

The Nokia 8.3 5G, one of the latest handsets to offer 5G alongside some pretty impressive mid-range specs, is now available to pre-order on O2, ahead of it going on sale on 8th October.

O2 UK

·5 years ago

AT&T and Microsoft to Streamline Cloud Connectivity for IoT Devices

AT&T and Microsoft are teaming up to enable enterprises to seamlessly connect machines and equipment to the cloud with highly secure network connectivity across the globe. As part of the effort, AT&T is working with Microsoft to deliver an integrated IoT solution with Azure Sphere.

Connected Microsoft

·5 years ago

Virgin Media delivers 2.2Gbps broadband speeds

Virgin Media has successfully delivered 2.2Gbps broadband speeds to homes in Thatcham, Berkshire through a real-world trial. The multi-gigabit speeds have been delivered via Virgin Media’s existing, future-proof cable network using broadband technology known as a DOCSIS 3.1 which brings faster, more reliable broadband speeds to customers’ homes.

Connected UK

·5 years ago

O2 Bubl takes to TikTok for Robot Dance

O2 has marked the arrival of its new brand platform, Bubl, by taking the robot to TikTok. In the first ever robot dance on TikTok, O2 launched the O2BublDance Duet Competition on Thursday 17th September to showcase how O2 is there to help you whenever – even when its learning the latest dance routine.

O2 UK

·5 years ago

Bytedance, Walmart and Oracle deal gets Tentative U.S. Government Approval

Oracle and Walmart have agreed to acquire a 20% stake in TikTok’s global business as part of a pre-IPO financing round. Oracle will be owning about a 12.5 percent stake in the company while Walmart CEO Doug McMillon will join the company’s board.

News US

·5 years ago

RNLI and BT form new strategic partnership

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and BT have formed a new strategic supplier partnership that will support the lifesaving charity’s aim of defeating drowning. BT has committed to supporting the charity for the next five years through supplying a new communications service and entering a partnership to develop innovative new technologies to help save lives.

UK BT Group

·5 years ago

TikTok and WeChat banned from US app stores from Sunday

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Friday morning that downloads of video app TikTok and messaging app WeChat will be banned in the U.S. from Sunday (Sept 20). If a deal is not struck by 12 November, the app will be fully banned, and using as well as downloading the app will be illegal.

Apps US

·5 years ago

Vodafone UK finally provides eSIM support for smartphones

Vodafone UK finally supports eSIMs in smartphones on its Pay Monthly plans. Promisingly, Vodafone says eSIMs will be provisioned using Vodafone’s accompanying online interface to load your eSIM on to your phone in just a few minutes rather than waiting days for a physical SIM card, or QR code to arrive in the post.

UK Vodafone UK Connected

·5 years ago

Ericsson, Qualcomm and U.S. Cellular achieve extended-range 5G data call over mmWave

Ericsson, Qualcomm and U.S. Cellular have successfully achieved the first extended range 5G NR millimeter Wave (mmWave) data call in the U.S. on a commercial network.

US 5G Connected

·5 years ago

Ultimate Guitar offers 3 months free on Huawei AppGallery

Ultimate Guitar today announced the start of a 3-month long campaign with Huawei AppGallery. The deepened partnership aims to further drive user growth and brand awareness among the two communities in 30 countries.

Apps

·5 years ago

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